"We're in the process of re-reading some of our favorite Star Trek novels and looking at the [original TV] show again. We have some basic themes. The honest answer is we don't know yet," Orci revealed. As for the characters, he said, "They're finally in their continuing adventure. They're finally established."

When pressed for a release date, Orci said it looked like the sequel would come out in 2012, "but we're not sure."

Kurtzman added that when it came to turning in the first draft, "Originally we were thinking we'd have to have it by Christmas, but the release changed. Certainly I'd say in the next eight months."

Orci reiterated that in the sequel, "They're established. They're finally a crew. It will resemble more of what you've seen in terms of they're already how they are."